What do we actually have control over?

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The discussion centers on the concept of control in various aspects of life. Participants express a sense of limited control over personal actions and decisions, highlighting that much of what people perceive as control may be an illusion. The conversation touches on specific examples, such as control over personal belongings like a car and the ability to communicate online, while also acknowledging external factors like taxes that individuals cannot control. Humor is interspersed throughout, with references to everyday experiences and playful banter about age and responsibilities. The dialogue reflects a philosophical exploration of autonomy and the nature of control in daily life.
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What do we actually have control over?
 
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The remote, well...unless you have a wife :biggrin:
 
Barely our own actions in some cases.
 
Provided you don't tell anyone your PF password, you have control over what you write to the rest of us.
 
my bladder... for now.
 
moe darklight said:
my bladder... for now.

You obviously aren't a consumer of caffinated soft drinks. :smile:
 
A la "Instinct," nobody ever has any control; there are only your illusions of control.
 
Considering I own a car, I think I have some control over big hunks of metal.
 
Not even on my own mind.
 
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I control nothing, though the course I pursue, can make a difference in the end result.
 
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Definitely not my taxes
 
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Ki Man said:
Definitely not my taxes

Aren't you 14?
 
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moose said:
Aren't you 14?

Actually, 14 is the legal age at which you're allowed to pay taxes. It's part of the child labor laws.

"The more you know!"
 

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